linguistic

adjective

lin·​guis·​tic liŋ-ˈgwi-stik 

variants or less commonly linguistical

liŋ-ˈgwi-sti-kəl 

: of or relating to language or linguistics

linguistic scholars

linguistic changes

linguistically

liŋ-ˈgwi-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• lexical
• rhetorical
• rhetoric
• verbal
• vocabular
• wordy

Examples of linguistic in a Sentence

the age at which children begin to acquire linguistic skills

Recent Examples on the Web

New Netherlands’ transactional business-minded culture, multi-ethnic population, religious tolerance, linguistic twists, geography and architecture are all baked in. —Michael Tubridy, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024

Even their invention of drug names is backed by a rock-solid linguistic and cultural defense. —Marc Hirsh, EW.com, 13 June 2024

Transcending linguistic boundaries with the semiotics of clothing within the series allows different groups to adapt symbols to their own needs more immediately than language, fostering a dynamic dialogue on cultural and political representation. —Photovogue, Vogue, 19 July 2024

The processes aren’t running efficiently in the linguistic system in the brain. —Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing linguistic

• linguistic atlas
• linguistic form
• linguistic geography

Kids Definition

linguistic

adjective

lin·​guis·​tic liŋ-ˈgwis-tik 

: of or relating to language or linguistics

linguistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb